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The pastry is golden and dry underneath, while the chicken filling reaches 74°C.
Chicken
Crunchy Chicken Bites
Prep Time / BBQ20m / 25m
BBQ Temp180°C - 200°C
MethodIndirect
4
Golden chicken puff-pastry bites with cheddar, gochujang and sesame.
These minced chicken snacks in puff pastry are amazing. Super simple, yet so flavorful and crunchy with a delicious cheese bite.
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Nutritional Values
285Calories
14gProtein
16gFat
22gCarbs
* Estimated values per person
Why this recipe works
Ground chicken with gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, spring onion and cheddar creates a juicy savory filling. Puff pastry supplies the crisp shell and cooks evenly on the BBQ, in the oven or air fryer.
Heat setup
Indirect cooking at 180°C - 200°C controls browning and doneness.
Control point
The pastry is golden and dry underneath, while the chicken filling reaches 74°C.
Avoid this
Keep pastry cold and roll tightly or cheese may escape and the bites flatten.
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How will you prepare it?
Preheat the BBQ for indirect grilling to 180-200°C. Meanwhile, mix the minced chicken with gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, half of the cheddar, spring onion, and a pinch of salt.
Distribute the minced chicken over the puff pastry and roll it up tightly.
Cut the roll into pieces of about 3-4 cm.
Brush the snacks with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Prepare the BBQ for indirect grilling at 180-200°C.
Bake the snacks on parchment paper for about 15-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Make sure the chicken filling reaches a core temperature of 74°C, then serve them warm straight away.
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Grillmaster notes for Crunchy Chicken Bites
Common mistake
Keep pastry cold and roll tightly or cheese may escape and the bites flatten.
Serving suggestions
Serve warm with sweet chilli sauce, gochujang mayo or cucumber salad.
Prepare ahead
Roll and cut ahead, refrigerate and egg-wash just before baking.
Understand the technique
Knowledge behind this recipe
How to use gochujang for Korean BBQ
Learn what gochujang is, how to turn it into a marinade or glaze and how to prevent burning on the grill.
Read guideCrispy chicken without deep-fryingMake crisp chicken bites on the BBQ, in an oven or air fryer using dry coating, oil spray and airflow.
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Frequently asked questions about Crunchy Chicken Bites
Why does this recipe work?
Ground chicken with gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, spring onion and cheddar creates a juicy savory filling. Puff pastry supplies the crisp shell and cooks evenly on the BBQ, in the oven or air fryer.
Can I make Crunchy Chicken Bites without a BBQ?
Yes. Alongside the BBQ method, the recipe includes clear variations for oven, air fryer, stovetop. Follow the temperature and steps listed for each method.
How long and at what temperature do you cook Crunchy Chicken Bites?
Allow about 45 minutes in total. The listed BBQ temperature is 180°C - 200°C and the cooking method is Indirect. Always use the recipe steps to confirm doneness.
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